State Police and emergency crews responded to an accident on I84 Eastbound in Southingtonnear exit 30, Friday afternoon.

State Police in Hartford confirm the accident involves a transport vehicle.

State Police Spokesman Lt. J. Paul Vance said traffic eastbound on the highway was shut down in that area which is just east of the I691 interchange.

A Life Star helicopter was called to the scene.

State Department of Transportation confirmed the accident involved a Department of Corrections vehicle.


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